Compounder-2nd Shift (Spray)

Actalent; South Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 49,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meical dental vision 401k 3 weeks VAC

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Compounder for the 2nd shift in South Brunswick, NJ. The role focuses on preparing, mixing, and processing ingredients using spray, liquid, powder, and related methods while maintaining food safety and GMP standards. You will document all steps and support cross-functional production teams.

The ideal candidate has 6 months to 1 year of compounding experience with powders and raw materials, and comfortable working with scales, hot plates, and PPE in a fully onsite facility.

Qualifications

• 6 months to 1 year of compounding experience with powders and raw materials in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with chemical mixing, compounding, and batch making processes.
• Experience working in a GMP-regulated environment and consistently following safety and sanitation protocols.
• Ability to handle and blend raw materials accurately and safely.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve ingredients and raw materials from designated storage areas and verify their accuracy before use.
• Measure ingredients precisely using scales and other measuring devices to ensure adherence to batch formulas and specifications.
• Mix various ingredients according to standard batch instructions, including dyes and other substances, and load them into the appropriate equipment.
• Identify solids that require melting and safely melt them using hot plates or other approved methods.
• Identify ingredients that require dilution, dilute them appropriately, and record all raw material usage accurately.
• Maintain quality standards by verifying the weight and contents of raw materials prior to processing.
• Conduct in-process batch inspections to monitor consistency, appearance, and performance throughout the compounding process.
• Document all process events, including measurements, adjustments, inspections, and material usage, in accordance with established procedures and policies.
• Process materials using liquid, powder, homogenizing, and spray dry compounding methods as required by production schedules.
• Follow standard batch instructions carefully to ensure accurate weighing and addition of dyes and other substances into compounding equipment.
• Check for consistency across various batches and measure the viscosity of mixtures to confirm they meet product specifications.
• Collect samples from batches and deliver them to the laboratory for testing and quality verification.
• Follow food safety guidelines and maintain accurate documentation of all completed work to support regulatory and quality compliance.
• Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards and follow all safety and sanitation protocols.
• Wear the required uniform and personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times while working in production areas.
• Collaborate with cross-functional team members in a production environment to meet output, quality, and safety goals.

Skills

Compounding experience

Powders and raw materials

GMP environment

Attention to detail

Measuring ingredients

Batch instructions

PPE compliance

Food safety

Job description

Job Title: Compounder – 2nd Shift (Spray)

Job Description

This 2nd shift Compounder role focuses on accurately preparing, mixing, and processing chemical and food-related ingredients using spray, liquid, powder, homogenizing, and spray dry methods. The position plays a key role in maintaining high quality and food safety standards by following detailed batch instructions, documenting all work, and supporting cross-functional production teams.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve ingredients and raw materials from designated storage areas and verify their accuracy before use.
• Measure ingredients precisely using scales and other measuring devices to ensure adherence to batch formulas and specifications.
• Mix various ingredients according to standard batch instructions, including dyes and other substances, and load them into the appropriate equipment.
• Identify solids that require melting and safely melt them using hot plates or other approved methods.
• Identify ingredients that require dilution, dilute them appropriately, and record all raw material usage accurately.
• Maintain quality standards by verifying the weight and contents of raw materials prior to processing.
• Conduct in-process batch inspections to monitor consistency, appearance, and performance throughout the compounding process.
• Document all process events, including measurements, adjustments, inspections, and material usage, in accordance with established procedures and policies.
• Process materials using liquid, powder, homogenizing, and spray dry compounding methods as required by production schedules.
• Follow standard batch instructions carefully to ensure accurate weighing and addition of dyes and other substances into compounding equipment.
• Check for consistency across various batches and measure the viscosity of mixtures to confirm they meet product specifications.
• Collect samples from batches and deliver them to the laboratory for testing and quality verification.
• Follow food safety guidelines and maintain accurate documentation of all completed work to support regulatory and quality compliance.
• Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards and follow all safety and sanitation protocols.
• Wear the required uniform and personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times while working in production areas.
• Collaborate with cross-functional team members in a production environment to meet output, quality, and safety goals.

Essential Skills

• 6 months to 1 year of compounding experience with powders and raw materials in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with chemical mixing, compounding, and batch making processes.
• Experience working in a GMP-regulated environment and consistently following safety and sanitation protocols.
• Ability to handle and blend raw materials accurately and safely.
• Strong attention to detail when measuring ingredients, verifying weights, and following batch instructions.
• Ability to perform in-process inspections, including checking batch consistency and measuring viscosity.
• Capability to document process events and material usage clearly and accurately.
• Comfort working with hot plates, scales, and other production equipment.
• Commitment to following food safety guidelines and established procedures.
• Willingness to wear a uniform and proper PPE throughout the shift.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of South Brunswick, NJ.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $57200.00 - $57200.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

• Meical dental vision 401k 3 weeks vacation

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in South Brunswick,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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